n. [ F. poésie (cf. It. poesia), L. poesis, from Gr. &unr_;. from &unr_; to make. Cf. Posy. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Poetry; metrical composition; poems. [ 1913 Webster ]

Music and poesy used to quicken you. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A short conceit or motto engraved on a ring or other thing; a posy. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]